Can a weekly zoom group lift college Students' moods?
NCT ID NCT05684120
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called Mood Lifters for college students. 125 undergraduates attended 14 weekly virtual meetings to learn mental health strategies. The goal was to see if this low-cost, peer-led approach could reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress. Researchers measured changes using standard questionnaires.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- Mood Lifters for Undergraduates (behavioral program with weekly virtual meetings and skill-building exercises)
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could offer a low-cost, scalable way to help college students manage depression, anxiety, and stress without needing one-on-one therapy.
- What could go wrong
- This is a small, completed study with 125 participants, so results may not apply to all students. The program is behavioral, so benefits depend on attendance and practice, and it may not help those with severe mental health conditions.
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Conditions
The condition(s) this trial relates to.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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University of Michigan
Ann Arbor, Michigan, 48103, United States
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